{"id":1463,"date":"2025-06-17T04:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e2bet77.net\/?p=1463"},"modified":"2025-06-17T04:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:29:51","slug":"sai-sudharsan-shares-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e2bet77.net\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/sai-sudharsan-shares-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Sai Sudharsan shares how his ‘mentor’ Washington Sundar inspired him."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar have both been selected in India\u2019s squad for the upcoming Test series against England<\/a>. Washington Sundar, who also hails from Chennai, has been a significant source of inspiration for the young batsman Sai Sudharsan. Sai recently earned his maiden call-up to the national Test team for the five-match series in England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 23 years old, Sudharsan has already featured in three ODIs and one T20I for India, with two ODI half-centuries during the South Africa tour. He is expected to make his Test debut in the opening match against England at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2025 Indian Premier League, Sudharsan scored an impressive 759 runs across 16 innings, including one century and six half-centuries for the Gujarat Titans. His stellar performance earned him the Orange Cap for the highest run-scorer and the \u2018Emerging Player\u2019 award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe has been my inspiration since I was young\u201d \u2014 Sai Sudharsan on Washington Sundar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In an emotional statement released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sai Sudharsan, a composed left-handed batsman, expressed his deep admiration for Washington Sundar.<\/a> Sundar, an all-rounder, made his first-class debut in 2016 at just 17 years old. Six years later, at 21, Sudharsan followed suit and made his own debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on how Sai Sudharsan has been a role model for him, Sudharsan spoke about Sundar\u2019s rapid rise to prominence. Sundar debuted in Test cricket during the historic Brisbane Test against Australia in 2021 and first represented India internationally as a teenager in 2017. Sudharsan described Sundar\u2019s swift ascent as both an \u201cinspiration\u201d and a \u201cmotivation\u201d in his own career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe has been my inspiration since I was young. I\u2019ve played a few games against him, which always feels special. Honestly, we have looked up to him a lot. I\u2019ve even practiced against him a couple of times. The way he rose through the ranks and represented the country so quickly was always on my mind. He performed well in the IPL<\/a> and then for India, which was a huge motivator for me back in Chennai. Knowing him from a young age and playing alongside him has been truly inspiring. It made me want to achieve the same,\u201d Sudharsan shared in a BCCI video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sai Sudharsani has inspired many young cricketers in Chennai \u2014 Washington Sundar: Washington Sundar says he is proud to have inspired many children in Chennai and has been impressed with their development over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen him on TV, and there\u2019s a lot to learn from his skillset and work ethic. He has inspired many kids in Chennai, and I hope he continues to inspire youngsters across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe has told me this many times. My friends and coaches have also noted his growth. Over the past three or four years, he has consistently improved year after year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India\u2019s tour of England is scheduled from June to August 2025, with matches to be held at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord\u2019s (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), and The Oval (London).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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